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Cape May Court House- The Cape May County 4-H Youth Development Program participated in 4-H Day at Tractor Supply (TSC) in Rio Grande on April 27, 2024. 4-H Day at TSC takes place to celebrate the Tractor Supply 4-H Paper Clover Fundraising Campaign which is now in its 14th year.
4-H members, volunteers, and some surprise guests demonstrated what 4-H is all about during the second TSC Day during the Spring 4-H Paper Clover Campaignwhich ran fromApril 24 through May 5, 2024. Representatives of some of our more than 25 4-H Clubs were on hand with information, fun activities, and to greet shoppers and help them carry their purchases.
Lambs R Us, Milky Ways, Science Rocks, Woodland Riders, and Star Hollow Riders 4-H Clubs brought baby lambs, goats, rabbits, cavies, and miniature horses for customers to enjoy. Other 4-H Clubs participating included the Beach Bullseyes and Teen Ambassadors. These 4-H Clubs provided a target activity and pollinator seed planting kits.
“We would like to thank John Knecht, Manager of TSC Rio Grande and the employees at the store who were very supportive and kind to our volunteers,” said Linda Horner, CMC 4-H Program Coordinator. “Also, thank you to the club leaders, 4-H youth and parents who helped make it an amazing day at TSC,” added Horner.
The 4-H Paper Clover Campaign gives shoppers at any of the 20 Tractor Supply Company stores located in New Jersey, including the one located at 3810 Route 9 South in Rio Grande, NJ, the opportunity to support the New Jersey 4-H Program by purchasing paper clovers at checkout while in a store or online at the TSC website https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/cms/4h.
Money raised at the Rio Grande Store directly benefits the Cape May County 4-H Youth Development Program. The funds provide scholarships for Cape May County 4-H members to participate in valuable national 4-H leadership experiences and state camping programs.
For more information about the Cape May County 4-H Youth Development Program, please call 609-465-5115, ext. 3605, visit our website capemay.njaes.rutgers.edu and like us on Facebook at Cape May 4-H or Instagram at cape_may_4h. The 4‑H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. 4‑H offers educational programs to all youth, grades K–13, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
